1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
